I'm really enjoying getting to know Uncle B. He moved here from FL over the summer and I had never seen him sober before, but now that I see him more often, I know that he isn't a drunk at all, but just someone who likes to drink. And he wore this cool shirt to the family dinner at my SIL's house. And he called me 'buddy'.
I went with G and K and DH to see "Walk Hard" with John C. Reilly. Very funny. Favorite scenes include when the main character compares his philandering ways to his wife drinking up all the milk so he has none for his corn flakes. And a scene that includes the Beatles is hysterically funny. A good choice to end the season of family dinners. Family left town and next event is New Year's Eve gathering tomorrow (we're too old to really party down), but the Cincinnati Chili will be flowing, as will the martini bar. I'm thinking mojitos, too.
....but at least we all like each other. And now, Christmas is finally over. Yeeaaaaahh
So, another family dinner. It was pleasant, but I'd like a break. Not to be. They are all coming to my house tomorrow night, but then it should settle down considerably. My FIL, whom I am very fond of, has Alzheimer's and has short term memory issues. He was drinking a glass of wine. My SIL asked if he wanted another glass, he said yes, and she poured more for him and set it in front of him. About 90 seconds later, he looked at it and said, "Where did this come from? I was drinking beer." He drank it anyway. It did seem to help him relax and be a little more outgoing. I miss his old self.
Was busy again all day, but I guess that's what some vacations are like. Went to Home Depot to buy a door for Mom, then took her to Dr., then ate late lunch, then home to finish updating my new GPS. Then, I got a late Xmas present from my girls...a bookcase to put all my moat/nesting stuff on, next to my crochet chair. It looks good and is already full and broken in. Great addition to the room. Now, I'm waiting for my nephews to get here from CA for a few days. More family dinners tomorrow. I did make two hats while waiting on Mom. And my GPS did update like it was supposed to.
Another day, another family dinner. No crisis, no drama, no problem. I did get my two thousand eight calendars at half off at B&N. A Crochet a Day, a penguin calendar, a weather one, and a Greek Island small one. I like calendars in every bathroom, the kitchen, my office and one just to look at (the crochet one). I'm particular about calendars...size matters, lots of color is preferable, and nature for most of them. So, I'm covered and good for the year.
merry christmas, everyone. santa was very very good to me. I got a knife set with matching steak knives (a first), and a GPS system....the Magellen 3100. makes me wanna go take a drive, except I'm too tired after making most of the Christmas dinner. It was good though, and I was glad to see the whole family survived another year. As I write this, my two nieces are still here chattering away with my daughters. There's also a sense of relief. Yaaaahhhhh. Christmas is over and now I can maybe relax....and go see some movies.
I've been thinking about social skills this week and the younger generation's lack of them. Not everyone of course, but when I've been out shopping for Christmas presents I've come across rudeness. For example, I was at a bookstore and the person who was answering my question stopped to answer the phone, and quit looking up what he was looking up for me. No word of apology, no explanation, no eye contact or shrug or anything. He just left me hanging. Rude. My daughter says it's because of people relating to computers, not each other directly. Then in the newspaper yesterday there was an article about the difference between boomer expectations and the 20-somethings when it comes to service. So, I'm not the only person who's noticed.
